Ralph Sergi Poet Free verse

Vagabond

Vagabond

         I enter parks with such aplomb
        A bench to sit and lay at night 
        With limpid dreams I share with naught
       A footloose prince with worn out shoes

      What prompts a man to live on scraps
      To brave the heat and cold as well
       Traveling slow for parts unknown
      Nomadic on the open road

      As Marco Polo I am bound
      To discover humankind
      Seeking knowledge ‘fore I leave
      And utilize it in my brain
 
      The day will come I’m not too sure  
      To change my choice and then convert
      Until that day this Gypsy moves
      And begs a sandwich on his tour

      Traveling Light  Contest
       Sponsored by Kai Michael Neumann
      September 23, 2017

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Kai Michael Neumann October 18, 2017 at 5:39 AM Congratulations Ralph and thank you for entering my contest. Your poem is both light hearted and very meaningful. I like. Many wishes, Kai

Agnes Krampe October 16, 2017 at 1:19 PM Congrats on your win, Ralph.

Susan Ashley October 14, 2017 at 8:22 AM Wonderful poetic expression in your beautifully written poem Ralph. Love your insightful lines of imagery throughout but especially; 'A footloose prince with worn out shoes' - priceless! Congratulations on your win!

Gregory Richard Barden October 13, 2017 at 10:25 PM Wonderful write, Raplh, I enjoyed this very much - congrats on your win! :-)

Eve Roper October 13, 2017 at 3:46 PM Ralph, back to congratulate you on your win. Hugs Eve ~`*

Andrea Dietrich October 1, 2017 at 8:19 PM I like what you did with the theme. Mine is on Vagabond too but from the viewpoint of the one he leaves behind! (by the way, to make her list, you need to use four words in your title, to include your chosen word. I THINK so anyway) Maybe this could be: A Vagabond am I.

Eve Roper September 24, 2017 at 12:54 PM Enjoyed reading , Ralph... luck in the contest Hugs Eve ~`*